By Theresa Fambro Hooks As the 2012 President's Election fast approaches, the Chicago Chapter of National Ass'n of Black Journalists (NABJ) will explore...
Diane Latiker, Tio Hardiman, Tim King, Dr. Doriane Miller and the Chicago Music Association/NANM all receive honors at eta Creative Arts Foundation's Annual...
Influential thought leaders are joining with the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. this week for the 41st national dialogue on civil rights sponsored by Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Citizenship Education Fund. Running through Saturday at the Chicago Hilton & Towers
Hats off to a couple of senior citizen giants in our community -- Dr. Timuel Black and Rev. Willie Taplin Barrow – who’ll be honored and recognized for their immeasurable, countless contributions!
Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, Academic Affairs’ vice president at Moraine Valley Community College, will be named its fifth president by the Board of Trustees when it formally approves her appointment at the May 9 meeting. Dr. Jenkins succeeds Dr. Vernon O. C
Quintin E. Primo III, chair and CEO of Capri Capital Partners, speaks for Building the Peace, the 2012 Gala that celebrates "Good in the City" May 10 at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr. (along Chicago's magnificent lakefront).
Halleluyer!!! --The Chicago Defender receives the coveted Legacy Award at the United Negro College Fund’s 12th Annual Black & White Ball on June 9 at The Fairmont Hotel, and slated to pick up the distinguished 2012 Harold H. Hines Jr. Benefactor&rs
Murrell J. Higgins Duster, associate vice president and dean of the Angelina Pedroso Center for Northeastern Illinois University’s Diversity & Intercultural Affairs. will be honored at a Farewell & Retirement Reception on Monday, 4-6:30 p.m., in NEU
Our deepest condolences to the family and many friends of the late Harold Johnson, co-founder of eta Creative Arts Foundation, who served as its artistic director from 1971-1989. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday (today), beginning with a Receptio
